Montana - Colleges and universities. Montana University System (MUS) consists of: Montana State University - Billings Montana State University - Bozeman Montana State University Northern- Havre University of Montana - Missoula University of Montana Tech - Butte University of Montana Western- Dillon University of Montana - Helena College of Technology Carroll College Flathead Valley Community College ...

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Montana - Population. In 2005 the population of Montana was estimated to be 935,670. 16,500 of state residents are foreign-born, accounting for 1.8% of the total population. Montana's population increased 136,000 between 1990 and 2005, a 17% increase. Montana - Race. 89.5% White 6.2% Native American 2.0% Hispanic 0.5% Asian 0.3% Black 1.7% Mixed race Montana - Ancestry. The five largest reported ancestries in Montana are: German (27%), Irish (14.8%), English (12. ...

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Bozeman, Montana - Prehistory. For thousands of years, Native Americans tribes like Shoshone, Nez Perce, Blackfeet, Flathead and Sioux made the area their home, though the Gallatin Valley was not permanently held by a particular tribe. Bozeman, Montana - 19th century. William Clark visited the area in July 1806 as he travelled east from Three Forks along the Gallatin River. The journal entries from Clark's party briefly describes the future city's location in a place the local nat ...

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Belt is located at 47°23'9" North, 110°55'36" West (47.385935, -110.926587)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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Butte has been a mining town since its creation in the late 19th century, and at first only gold and silver were mined in the area. However, the advent of electricity caused a soaring demand for copper, which was abundant in the area. The small town soon became one of the most prosperous cities in the country, especially during World War I, and was often called "the Richest Hill on Earth". It is estimated that a third of all copper produced in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th centuries came from Butte. The city also attracted immigra ...

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Belt is a city located in Cascade County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 633. Belt Montana - Geography. Belt is located at 47°23'9" North, 110°55'36" West (47.385935, -110.926587)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Belt Montana - Demographics. As of the census ...

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Main articles: List of Montana counties, List of Montana rivers Montana and Canada share a 545-mile (877-km) portion of the world's longest undefended border. The state borders the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, more provinces than any other state. This area, following U.S. Highway 2, is often called the "High Line." To the east is North Dakota; to the southeast is a short border with South Dakota. In the south is Wyoming, an ...

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Location of Bozeman, Montana Bozeman is a city in southwestern Montana, USA. It is the county seat of Gallatin County. With a 2000 population of 27,509, Bozeman is the sixth largest city in the state. The city is named after John M. Bozeman, founder of the Bozeman Trail. Located in the fastest-growing county in the state [1], Bozeman is an All-America City. Bozeman residents are known as Bozemanites. Bozeman is home to Montana State University. The local newspaper is the Bozeman Chronicle. Gallatin Field Airport s ...

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Butte is a city that is located in Silver Bow County, Montana and is the county seat. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of The City and County of Butte-Silver Bow. As of the 2000 census, Butte had a total population of 33,892. In its hey-day between the late 19th century and about 1920, it was one of the largest and most notorious copper boomtowns in the American West, home to hundreds of saloons and a famous red-light district. It now claims the dubious distinction of being home to the Berkeley Pit and being par ...

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Cascade County is a county located in the state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 80,357. Its county seat is Great Falls6. Cascade County Montana - Geography. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 7,023 km² (2,712 mi²). 6,988 km² (2,698 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.51% water. Cascade County Montana - Demographics. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 80,357 peop ...

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Yellowstone County is a county located in the state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 129,352. As of 2004, the population is estimated to be around 136,717. Its county seat is Billings6. Yellowstone County Montana - Geography. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,861 km² (2,649 mi²). 6,825 km² (2,635 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.52% water. Yellowstone County Mon ...

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Billings Montana - Pre-History. Most of Billings is located in the Yellowstone Valley, carved out by the Yellowstone River. Over 10 million years ago, this valley was underwater with the tops of the Rims being a prehistoric beach. It is not unusual to find fossilized fish in the area. Billings Montana - 19th Century. Billings was founded in 1877 and established in 1882 in the Montana Territory near the already-existing town of Coulson. Coulson had been situated on the Yellowsto ...

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Bozeman Montana - Prehistory. For thousands of years, Native Americans tribes like Shoshone, Nez Perce, Blackfeet, Flathead and Sioux made the area their home, though the Gallatin Valley was not permanently held by a particular tribe. Bozeman Montana - 19th century. William Clark visited the area in July 1806 as he travelled east from Three Forks along the Gallatin River. The journal entries from Clark's party briefly describes the future city's location in a place the local nati ...

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Geographically, Billings has one of the largest trade areas in the United States, serving more than 350,000 people. Billings Montana - Services. Agriculture Medical services Oil refining Tourism Billings Montana - Agricultural. Sugar beets Corn Wheat Cattle Billings Montana - Companies. KOA First Interstate Bank DA Davids ...

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Belt is located at 47°23'9" North, 110°55'36" West (47.385935, -110.926587)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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Billings is located at 45°47'12" North, 108°32'14" West (45.786553, -108.537139)GR1, with 2/3rd of the city in the Yellowstone Valley, the city being divided into the Valley and the Heights by the Rims, a long cliff, also called the Rimrocks. Billings is surrounded by six mountain ranges, the Beartooth Mountains to the west, the Pryor Mountains and Bighorn Mountains to the south, the Crazy Mountains to the northeast, the Big Snowy Mountains to the n ...

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Paradise is located at 47°23'17" North, 114°48'3" West (47.388097, -114.800723)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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Settlers began arriving in the area in the 1870s, and a post office was established in 1888, after the name of Sidney was decided upon. The following year, Montana officially became a state. Sidney was incorporated in 1911, according to the Sidney Chamber of Commerce. The town was originally part of Dawson County, Montana, but became county seat of Richland County at its inception in 1914. Agriculture became an important part of the region after the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project was completed in 1909. A dam was built on the riv ...

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Pinesdale is located at 46°20'3" North, 114°13'22" West (46.334272, -114.222895)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. ...

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